Fernie Alpine Ski Team hosts Zone athletes at CIBC GS and Slalom Races | BC Alpine Ski Association

K1 girls Slalom - Mackensey Young (left) and Celine Rytz (right) of the Fernie Alpine Ski Team finished 2nd and 4th respectively.
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Stunning view from the top of the course at Fernie CIBC Kootenay Zone Race, Feb/05
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The Fernie Alpine Ski Team hosted K1's and K2's at the CIBC Kootenay Zone Race, February 12 & 13. Heavy snowfall on Saturday night forced race organizers to move the entire course (including timing, gates and safety fences) from one run to another first thing Sunday morning. This was no small feat, but thanks to the enthusiastic volunteers from all the clubs, the track was ready in less than 2 hours and there was still time to complete two GS runs! The athletes were excited to meet Sunday's special SURPRISE guest and presenter